Chelsea have mental edge, says Ancelotti

08 May,2011 07:53 AM IST |   |  PA Sport

That's what Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti feels ahead of Sunday's virtual epl title-decider against Man Utd at Old Trafford


That's what Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti feels ahead of Sunday's virtualu00a0EPL title-decider against Man Utd at Old Traffordu00a0

Carlo Ancelotti has claimed Chelsea hold the mental edge ahead of Sunday's Premier League title showdown at Manchester United ufffd because Sir Alex Ferguson's men never saw them coming.


Chelsea players celebrate a goal during their EPL match at Sunderland
earlier this year. PIC/Getty Images


The Blues travel to Old Trafford on the brink of completing the greatest comeback in Premier League championship history, storming to within three points of United having been 15 behind just over two months ago.

They were in danger of falling 18 adrift when they were 1-0 down to Ferguson's side at Stamford Bridge on March 1 but turning around that game has sparked a run of 25 points from the last 27.

And that has caught United napping, according to Chelsea boss Ancelotti.

"Man United hoped they wouldn't have to play this kind of game against us," said the Italian.
"They have to fight again for the title. Maybe two or three weeks ago, they didn't think in this game they'd need to fight so much.

Mentally, for this reason, we can have an advantage," he added.

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